Table 3.
Questionnaire item responses regarding peer supporter experiences: shown as frequencies for the 24 parent supporters
| Item | Always or most of the time | Sometimes | Rarely or never |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training provided by Sands has enabled me to be confident in my role | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Upon completion of training I clearly understood Sands policies and procedures | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Sands values its Parent Supporters | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| I have a clear understanding of what Sands expects of Parent Supporters | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| Sands has realistic expectations of Parent Supporters | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| I have effective strategies to help me "unwind" following a distressing call | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| I am able to contact someone at Sands for personal support and debriefing after a call if needed | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| Sands provides opportunities to connect with other Parent Supporters to enhance my role | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| I feel I can make a difference to other parents who have experienced pregnancy or newborn loss | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| I feel my role has helped me grow as an individual | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| As a Parent Supporter, I gain support for my own experience of pregnancy or newborn lossa | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Overall, I find being a Sands Parent Supporter very satisfying | 23 | 1 | 0 |
aNot answered by 1 respondent